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Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery (oil on canvas)
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Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery (oil on canvas)
NGW238898 Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); 43.3x63.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales
Media ID 33089542
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Accused Accusers Adulteress Adulterous Anger Angry Bitterness Forgiveness Forgiving Furor Giandomenico Tiepolo Guilt Pharisees Pharisien Pharisiens Rage Tiepolo Giandomenico 1727 1804 Tiepolo Giovanni Domenico 1 11 Brawl Brawling Emotions Feeling Fighting Conflict
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This print captures the intense and dramatic scene of "Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery" painted by Giandomenico Tiepolo. The oil on canvas artwork, measuring 43.3x63.8 cm, is housed in the National Museum Wales, a treasure within the collection of National Museums & Galleries of Wales. In this powerful depiction, emotions run high as anger, rage, and bitterness fill the air. The image portrays a clash between two opposing forces - Christ and the accusers of a woman caught in adultery. The confrontation is palpable as they confront each other with fighting conflict. Tiepolo's masterful brushstrokes bring to life this biblical narrative from John 8 where Jesus forgives an adulteress despite her guilt-ridden accusers demanding punishment. The artist skillfully captures both malevolence and compassion through his portrayal of sinners seeking forgiveness and an adulterous husband grappling with conflicting emotions. The painting serves as a poignant reminder that forgiveness can transcend societal norms and expectations. It challenges our preconceived notions about judgment while highlighting Christ's message of love, mercy, and redemption. Giandomenico Tiepolo's work continues to resonate across time and space as it explores themes that are universal to humanity – guilt, forgiveness, sinfulness – inviting viewers to reflect upon their own capacity for compassion amidst conflicts that arise from moral dilemmas. Bridgeman Images has beautifully reproduced this masterpiece into a stunning print allowing art enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate its profound impact for generations to come.
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